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Community News: July 11

Published: Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:27 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:27 a.m.

‘Porch Dogs’ contest held to promote book

Publisher John F. Blair recently hosted a photo contest to promote the new book “Porch Dogs” by Nell Dickerson. The book combines fine-art portraits of man’s best friend with architectural documentation of the Southern porch.

Contestants were asked to submit photos of their “porch dogs.” The entries were narrowed down to 10 and readers voted for their favorite.

Andrea Beeler of Hendersonville took the winning shot. The photo features four golden retrievers — Judge, Dixie, April and Chipper — on a porch in Fairview.

As the winner, Beeler was awarded a signed copy of “Porch Dogs,” a $100 donation in her name to FootHills Golden Retriever Rescue Inc. in Greenville, S.C., and a $75 gift certificate to The Fountainhead Bookstore in Hendersonville.

The U.S. Naval Academy invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program helps educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are considering applying for admission to USNA.

Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing our nation’s leaders. Each student will attend a six-day session and experience a glimpse of USNA life. Students will have the opportunity to live in Bancroft Hall, eat in King Hall along with participating in academic and leadership workshops. They will also participate in daily physical training involving group runs and conditioning exercises. They will experience first-hand what the Naval Academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs.

Martinson graduates from Marquette

Samantha Martinson of Hendersonville has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Martinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle/ Secondary Education.

Local students named to dean’s list at Wofford College

The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Wofford College for the spring 2013 semester: Micaela Madigan Thiery of Hendersonville, Kealey Davis O’Conner of Hendersonville; Catherine Elizabeth Miller of Zirconia; Adrienne Blythe Dalton of Brevard; and Kevin Alan Thomas of Mills River.

<p>'Porch Dogs' contest held to promote book</p><p>Publisher John F. Blair recently hosted a photo contest to promote the new book “Porch Dogs” by Nell Dickerson. The book combines fine-art portraits of man's best friend with architectural documentation of the Southern porch.</p><p>Contestants were asked to submit photos of their “porch dogs.” The entries were narrowed down to 10 and readers voted for their favorite.</p><p>Andrea Beeler of Hendersonville took the winning shot. The photo features four golden retrievers — Judge, Dixie, April and Chipper — on a porch in Fairview.</p><p>As the winner, Beeler was awarded a signed copy of “Porch Dogs,” a $100 donation in her name to FootHills Golden Retriever Rescue Inc. in Greenville, S.C., and a $75 gift certificate to The Fountainhead Bookstore in Hendersonville.</p><p>Epperson selected for Naval Academy Seminar program</p><p>ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Tucker Dean Epperson, a homeschooled student from Saluda will participate in the 2013 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar program.</p><p>The U.S. Naval Academy invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program helps educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are considering applying for admission to USNA.</p><p>Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing our nation's leaders. Each student will attend a six-day session and experience a glimpse of USNA life. Students will have the opportunity to live in Bancroft Hall, eat in King Hall along with participating in academic and leadership workshops. They will also participate in daily physical training involving group runs and conditioning exercises. They will experience first-hand what the Naval Academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs.</p><p>Martinson graduates from Marquette</p><p>Samantha Martinson of Hendersonville has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Martinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle/ Secondary Education.</p><p>Local students named to dean's list at Wofford College</p><p>The following students have been named to the dean's list at Wofford College for the spring 2013 semester: Micaela Madigan Thiery of Hendersonville, Kealey Davis O'Conner of Hendersonville; Catherine Elizabeth Miller of Zirconia; Adrienne Blythe Dalton of Brevard; and Kevin Alan Thomas of Mills River.</p>